February 16 is not only the birthday of Lithuania but also of the national higher education
February 16 is not only the birthday of Lithuania but also of the national higher education DELFI EN Copy link Link copied aA On February 16, 1918, by signing The Act of Reinstating Independence, Lithuania declared its independence. However, this is not the only reason for celebrating February 16th. Braižykla © Archyvo nuotr. According to AudronÄ VeilentienÄ, the head of the KTU Museum, during the First Republic (1918â1940), the tradition was such that the opening of all-important State institutions were organised on the Restoration of the State Day. Following that trad...